Texas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Medina County, TX
Medina County (population 50,746) records real-property documents through the Medina County Clerk. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Medina County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Medina County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $26.00 (Recording Fee $5.00 + Records Management $10.00 + Records Archive $10.00 + Courthouse Security Fee $1.00, per LGC 118.011 breakdown on official fee schedule effective 06/09/2020) first / $4.00 per additional page with visible marks add'l (+$0.25 per name indexed in excess of 5; penalty fee (greater of 2x statutory fee or $25) if grantee mailing address omitted per Property Code 11.003; double fee for missing identifying heading (LGC 191.007) or if signer names not typed/printed under signature)
- Mailing address
- Medina County Annex, 1100 16th Street, Room 109/163, Hondo, TX 78861
- Phone
- (830) 741-6040
- Checks payable to
- Medina County, TX
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: unverified (no explicit cover sheet requirement found on official page, but doubled fees apply if identifying heading/title is missing at top of first page per LGC 191.007)
Can you e-record in Medina County?
Medina County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Medina County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Medina County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit by mail to Medina County Clerk at Medina County Annex, 1100 16th Street, Room 109/163, Hondo, TX 78861.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 (Recording Fee $5.00 + Records Management $10.00 + Records Archive $10.00 + Courthouse Security Fee $1.00, per LGC 118.011 breakdown on official fee schedule effective 06/09/2020) first / $4.00 per additional page with visible marks add'l (+$0.25 per name indexed in excess of 5; penalty fee (greater of 2x statutory fee or $25) if grantee mailing address omitted per Property Code 11.003; double fee for missing identifying heading (LGC 191.007) or if signer names not typed/printed under signature)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Medina County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Medina County property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Medina County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Medina County?
The Medina County Clerk charges $26.00 (Recording Fee $5.00 + Records Management $10.00 + Records Archive $10.00 + Courthouse Security Fee $1.00, per LGC 118.011 breakdown on official fee schedule effective 06/09/2020) first / $4.00 per additional page with visible marks add'l (+$0.25 per name indexed in excess of 5; penalty fee (greater of 2x statutory fee or $25) if grantee mailing address omitted per Property Code 11.003; double fee for missing identifying heading (LGC 191.007) or if signer names not typed/printed under signature), with checks payable to Medina County, TX. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Medina County?
Medina County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Medina County?
Mail recordings to Medina County Clerk: Medina County Annex, 1100 16th Street, Room 109/163, Hondo, TX 78861 ((830) 741-6040).
How can Jurably help with recording in Medina County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Medina County to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Medina County recorder in person.
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